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Civil Engineering Technician:Answers civil engineering problems, using the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics. Assists Civil Engineer in planning the building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment systems, and other structures, and performs related surveys and studies. Helps Civil... [+] More

Civil Engineering Technician:Answers civil engineering problems, using the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics. Assists Civil Engineer in planning the building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment systems, and other structures, and performs related surveys and studies. Helps Civil Engineer in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Examines project specifications and talks with Civil Engineer concerning assistance required, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports. Conducts materials testing and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge necessary to conduct tests. Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results of tests. Surveys project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites, using maps and surveying equipment. Drafts detailed dimensional drawings, such as those needed for highway plans, structural steel fabrication, and water control projects. Calculates dimensions, profile specifications, and quantities of materials such as steel, concrete, and asphalt. Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design specifications. May assist engineers to ensure that construction and repair of water and wastewater treatment systems meet pollution control requirements. [-] Less

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